Rarely, serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems may occur in people with asthma who are treated with drugs such as salmeterol (long-acting beta agonists). In people with asthma, this product should only be used when one long-term medication (such as inhaled corticosteroids) does not control breathing problems. Before using this medication, it is important to...
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Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: FLUTICASONE/SALMETEROL INHALATION DISK - ORAL Pronounced: (flew-TICK-uh-sone/sal-MET-er-all) Uses This product is used to control... Read more »
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